Senior Electrical Estimator

Vazquez Commercial Contracting LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vazquez Commercial Contracting LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to lead commercial electrical bids from initial opportunity review through final submission and project turnover. The role develops accurate estimates, assesses scope and risk, coordinates pricing, and supports profitable work.

The Senior Electrical Estimator collaborates with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, project managers, and internal teams to clarify scope, develop proposals, and ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating experience with a track record of profitable projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor productivity, and cost estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications and manage multiple bid deadlines.
• Strong communication and organization skills when working with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical estimates for plan, design-build, design-assist, and conceptual projects.
• Review bid opportunities, drawings, specs, and contract documents to define scope and risks.
• Prepare detailed takeoffs and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and review supplier and subcontractor quotes for completeness and alignment with scope.
• Develop estimates and proposals that are accurate, competitive, and complete.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and resolve scope gaps before bid submission.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to present pricing and finalize bid submissions.
• Assign estimating work and mentor junior estimators and project managers.
• Participate in bid reviews, site visits, project turnover meetings, and post-project reviews.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid preparation

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

BHS

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vazquez Commercial Contracting, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to lead commercial electrical bids from initial opportunity review through final submission and project turnover. This position develops accurate, competitive estimates, evaluates project scope and risk, coordinates pricing, and helps the team pursue profitable work.

The Senior Electrical Estimator will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, project managers, and internal teams to clarify scope, develop proposals, and support a smooth handoff to the project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical estimates for plan and specification, design-build, design-assist, and conceptual projects


• Review bid opportunities, drawings, specifications, and contract documents to define scope and identify risks


• Prepare detailed takeoffs and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs


• Solicit and review supplier and subcontractor quotes for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project scope


• Develop estimates and proposals that are accurate, competitive, and complete


• Identify value engineering opportunities and resolve scope gaps or questions before bid submission


• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to present pricing and finalize bid submissions


• Assign estimating work and mentor junior estimators and project managers


• Participate in bid reviews, site visits, project turnover meetings, and post-project reviews

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of electrical estimating experience with a record of producing accurate estimates for profitable projects


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred


• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor productivity, and cost estimating


• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications and manage multiple bid deadlines


• Strong communication and organization skills when working with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and coworkers


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Accubid, BHS or other estimating software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading design-build, design-assist, and conceptual electrical estimates


• Experience mentoring estimators and identifying value engineering opportunities

What We Offer:

• Full-time position


• Competitive pay based on experience


• 401(k) with company matching


• Opportunity to manage challenging commercial and government construction projects with a growing company


• Opportunity to lead challenging commercial construction pursuits with a growing company